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An Indonesian official has said Singapore and Malaysia share some blame for the choking haze that has surrounded the region. The accusation was levelled at Singapore and Malaysian palm oil companies which he said use the "slash and burn" method of clearing land. Hadi Daryanto, who is the secretary-general of Indonesia's Forestry... 

Indonesia's rainforest Yesterday (17 Jun), the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) hit 155, the highest level since 2006 when it hit 150. The whole of Singapore was shrouded in haze and the acrid smell of burnt wood. Environment and Water Resources Minister Vivian Balakrishnan even issued a statement yesterday: We are deeply... 

Dr Yaacob Speaking at the opening of a ministerial forum on information communication technology (ICT) yesterday morning (17 Jun), Minister of Communications and Information Dr Yaacob Ibrahim said that governments should continue to develop policies to keep ICT affordable for citizens. He added that governments should also foster...